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Now Hiring: Childcare Providers

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Great at working with kids? We’re  part-time Childcare Providers for Sunday mornings. Click here for the job description and application instructions.

Summer Worship 2026

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At First Church, “summer worship” runs June 28-Sept 6. Worship is mostly led by congregants, is held in the Parish Hall, and begins at 10:00, rather than 11:00. Please use the entrance on Eliot Street. Upcoming services.  

First Church Walks for Peace

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Our church was well represented with at the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. Nancy reflected, “The Walk gives us a meaningful way to be in solidarity with our neighbors and be part of the healing from violence process. Taking over the streets for a good cause always gives me a thrill.” Also many thanks to […]

First Church Recital Series

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First Church is happy to announce our 2025-2026 Classical Recital Series! Join us for three wonderful afternoons of beautiful music and refreshments. The next recital will be on Saturday, October 25, 3:00pm.  October’s Performers The October concert features Andrei Baumann (piano), Adrienne Taylor (cello), Jesse Holstein (violin and viola), and Becca Kasdan (violin). The October concert […]

Community-Building Circles

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First Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-8:00pm, Parish Hall Join this monthly community-building circle with Roy and Rev. EB. Our purpose is foster deepen connections, create beloved community, and identify ways we can work together for a more just and inclusive society. Roy will draw from almost two decades of experience as a Circle Keeper and […]

Weapons Policy

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Please note the following policy, adopted by the Governing Board May 15, 2025:Firearms and other weapons are prohibited on Church grounds without prior authorization from the Board, except when carried by on-duty public law enforcement officials. This policy applies whether such weapons are concealed or carried openly. Violation of this policy should be reported to […]

Masks Optional and Encouraged

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Starting on March 16, 2025, masks are optional in the Sanctuary, though strongly encouraged. Please stay home or wear a well-fitting mask if you are sick.

Masks Required During Services

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Masks are required during services for all congregants and leaders; kn95s will be available. The Board will revisit this policy regularly, and is monitoring levels of respiratory illness in Boston.

First Church Recital Series

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First Church is happy to announce our 2024-25 Classical Recital Series! Join us for three wonderful afternoon’s of beautiful music and refreshments. The next recital will be on Saturday, October 19, 3:00pm. February’s Performers The First Church in Jamaica Plain Recital Series is happy to present our first concert of the season on Saturday, February […]

Social Justice Action Committee Update

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First Church has been working on our own and collaboratively with several other organizations in JP to investigate and understand the history of land theft, slavery and slavery-enabled industry and wealth in Jamaica Plain, particularly as it involved First Church founders and members. Some of our historic records are critical in documenting this history. A […]